Consultant Rheumatologist

工作内容

Applications are invited for a consultant post in Rheumatology Medicine at Mersey and West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals, based mainly at the Southport site, but travel to our Ormskirk site may be required (there is staff transportation to facilitate cross site working if you require).There is no requirement in this post to undertake General Medicine sessions however if interested applicants wish to participate in GIM on-call rota or Acute Medicine sessions, this will be supported.We are a small but welcoming and passionate team who are patient focussed and development driven. We welcome applicants from like-minded, forward-thinking clinicians who would like to be part of a busy but well supported team, who are keen to partake in consultant led service redesign.Main duties of the jobThe standard job plan enclosed within the Job Description (attached) is a starting point and we encourage positive and active discussions around your work plan structure. Duties will include triaging patient referrals, providing Advice and Guidance to GPs, reviewing ward referrals for Rheumatology reviews and participating in the weekly full team MDT.You will hold regular outpatient clinics, of which there are special interest clinics including early arthritis clinics and ankylosing spondylitis clinics, RSN Biologics clinics and joint injection clinics. The post-holder will be encouraged to participate in any of these or develop any other special interest areas such as MSK ultrasound.There are bi-monthly service meetings that you are encouraged to attend wherein updates are shared from our colleagues in Management, Finance, Performance and Governance and we welcome your input into these meetings. There is also a monthly consultant team meeting with the wider Medicine Consultant work force.About UsThe Secretary of State has approved the partnership between St Helens & Knowsley Teaching Hospitals and Southport & Ormskirk Hospitals.From 1st July we have come together as a single organisation under the name Mersey & West Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.The Trust delivers acute hospital care, intermediate care, community, and primary care services to a population of over 600,000 people with a combined workforce of around 9000 dedicated and skilled staff from 17 locations including Whiston, Southport & Formby, St Helens, Ormskirk and Newton hospitals.The Trust provides regional services for burns, plastic surgery and spinal injuries to more than 4 million people across Mersey and West Lancashire, Cheshire, the Isle of Man and North Wales.Our Vision Is To Deliver 5 Star Patient Care

• CAREthat is evidence based, high quality and compassionate
• SAFETY that is of the highest standards
• COMMUNICATION that is open, inclusive and respectful
• SYSTEMS that are efficient, patient centred and reliable
• PATHWAYS that are best practice and embedded, but also respect the individual needs of patients

Our Achievements Include

• Trust rated Outstanding by CQC Inspection August 2018
• Top 100 places to work in the NHS (NHS Employers & Health Service Journal)
• Awarded National Preceptorship Accreditation (2023) for our Nursing & AHP Preceptorship Programme

Please see our Wellbeing & Benefits booklet for more information on our staff benefits.Job DescriptionJob responsibilitiesApplicants must already be on the GMC specialist register or within 6 months of the interview date and have a certificate of completion of specialist training.We will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements and will support any academic or other specialty interests you may have. Participation of the GIM on-call, or Acute Medical sessions are offered but not required.As this post is regulated by the Protection of Children Act 1999, The Criminal Justice Courts Act 2000 and the Care Standards Act 2000 an enhanced DBS will be requested by the Trust in the event of a successful application.The successful appointee will be expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and clinical audit.Come and join a friendly organisation to enhance your future prospects.Advertising date: 29th September 2023Closing Date: 22nd October 2023Proposed Shortlisting Date: 23rd October 2023Proposed Interview Date: TBCPerson SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• MRCP or equivalent
• To be on Specialist Register for Rheumatology, have CCT, CESR or recognised equivalent or be within 6 months of obtaining it at time of interview
• GMC full registration

Desirable

• MSc, MD or PhD
• Dual certification in General Medicine

ExperienceEssential

• Appropriate experience in training grade posts at STR/SpR/SR. in Rheumatology or equivalent training accepted by College/GMC for Specialist Register
• Competent in assessment and management of all common Rheumatology conditions.

Desirable

• Previous work experience at Consultant level

SkillsEssential

• Participation in Clinical Audit
• Experience of teaching / educational supervision
• Acknowledgement of evidence-based practice
• Research experience

Desirable

• Evidence of service development
• Educational qualifications /courses
• Current publications
• Research degree

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